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Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism. Promoting integrity, professionalism, and civility in Illinois' lawyers and judges.

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.@illinoiscourts has created a Pretrial Accountability Task Force to address the growing number of defendants on electronic monitoring and to improve the state’s arrest warrant process. https://t.co/NknyYuSnCE

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A new statewide Uniform Order for Detention, Examination, and Diagnostic Evaluation will help Illinois courts navigate civil mental health proceedings with greater consistency, efficiency, and compliance. https://t.co/9MXCzhI9yD

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2. The Statewide Waiver of Criminal Court Assessments form set and the Cook County Waiver of Criminal and/or Traffic Court Assessments form set have been translated.

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🔔 Updates to statewide standardized court forms from the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice:

1. The Adult Expungement and Sealing form set has been updated to the redesigned format and to align with the Clean Slate Act, effective June 1, 2026.

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Nearly 240 Illinois judges participated in a new judicial training on addressing bullying in courtrooms at the 2026 Judicial Education Conference, presented by Commission Vice Chair Justice Sharon O. Johnson and Executive Director Erika Harold. https://t.co/UwgV1RFuVi

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Bravo to the Illinois Judicial Branch for its leadership in equipping court staff and the judiciary with tools to support the mental health of court users with professionalism and compassion.

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In recognition of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, the Illinois Judicial Branch has developed and released two resources designed to enhance the court system’s response to mental health. Learn more here: https://t.co/6v1GqzTtDz

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Our Executive Director @ErikaHarold and Deputy Director @stephvillinski have been at the @ABAesq Center for Professional Responsibility's national conference this week.

They're looking forward to bringing all that they've learned back to the lawyers and judges of Illinois!

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On the beautiful campus of UCLA for the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility’s national conference. Enjoying attending sessions on hidden ethical risks, the rule of law, the connection between well-being and competence, generative AI, and more!

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In 2026, Justice Sanjay Tailor became the first Asian American to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court. He was also the first Indian American on the Illinois Appellate Court in 2022. #AAPIHeritageMonth

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@illinoiscourts Read more about the pilot: https://t.co/ypQ8kIuj88

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The @illinoiscourts announced today an amended rule allowing newly admitted attorneys to participate in a pro bono pilot program to earn MCLE credit. The amendment is aimed at increasing A2J and a commitment to pro bono service.
https://t.co/vjcS647TNN

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.@illinoiscourts is seeking applicants for an appointed position on the Illinois State Public Defender Commission.

The Illinois State Public Defender Commission oversees and supports the Office of the State Public Defender. https://t.co/0n7Tit6WRq

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Read John’s full Q&A on our website. https://t.co/KDIcD8xT9l

#AAPIHeritageMonth @NAPABA

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We recently spoke with Commission Chair John Kim about the barriers Asian American attorneys face in the profession, the importance of mentorship, and the advice he would give new Asian American attorneys and law students.

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This Memorial Day, we honor those who have served, and remember their courage, sacrifice, and dedication.

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And read Mark Palmer’s full blog on our website to learn the ethical duties and risks lawyers should consider when AI notetakers are present in meetings. https://t.co/LSJNLllyPc

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Uninvited guests at meetings may be harder to spot than you think... 👀 We're talking about AI notetakers. One of the first steps lawyers can take to prepare for AI notetaking in client meetings is to inventory where AI is already listening. Check the graphic below to learn how.

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We are excited to spotlight our Commissioner Azam Nizamuddin, an attorney at @AbearLawOffices.

Azam's legal community involvement includes the @DuPageCountyBar, @ILTLA, and @ISBAlawyer.

#AAPIHeritageMonth

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We are deeply grateful to the Illinois Supreme Court, our Commissioners, and our staff for their dedication to our professionalism mission. Thank you to those we have had the pleasure of collaborating with on our programming and to everyone who supports our work.

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Our Chair John Kim & Executive Director @ErikaHarold had the privilege of presenting our annual Report to the Justices of @illinoiscourts. While we benefit from collaboration with the Court all year, this is an opportunity to share our achievements & discuss upcoming initiatives.

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In Springfield to present @2CivilityOrg’s annual Report to the Justices of the @illinoiscourts + am working from the Court's library. It’s a privilege to work on behalf of the Court to help lawyers, judges, + law students pursue excellence and a justice system that works for all!